Throughout history, countless people have reported experiences that seemed to transcend ordinary perception. Some describe vivid dreams. Others report hearing voices, seeing visions or sensing the presence of an unseen intelligence. Some speak of overwhelming feelings of peace, insight or energy. Others describe experiences that were confusing, disturbing or impossible to explain. These phenomena appear in every culture and every historical period. The question is not whether such experiences occur. The question is how they should be understood. A Universal Human Phenomenon Spiritual experiences are among the most widespread yet least understood aspects of human life. They appear in ancient religious…




